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My pickup: Madeline's only way to earn a living

Madeline drives for a living in Toronto, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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Madeline C. Hicks
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Toronto
I make my living with my pickup. 7 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $950. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $950 goes: โ€ข fuel pump replacement (parts): $540 โ€ข Labor charges: $230 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $180 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Toronto

    • Hang in there, Madeline. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Toronto.

      • Praying for you, Madeline. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Belfast.

        • Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

          • Sending good thoughts, Madeline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. God bless

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